Fit in. Be different.

Before attempting to look different just to look different, make sure your true colours have the chance to shine through first.

by Philosophical Horse

Neigh. Everyone wants to be different. 

I was thinking the other day: Are all my personal differences equal in importance? Is my external physical appearance as important as my internal character?

Say, for example, I galloped over and stood with a herd of zebras. I’d stand out primarily because I’m a horse. Right? I’d be identified by my “general horse qualities” before any of my true, internal differences could shine through.

Now, imagine I stood with a herd of horses (all of whom were wearing hats and tweed jackets). I’d be distinguished not by my physical appearance but by the core characteristics that make me unique. 

So I say this: Before attempting to look different just to look different, make sure your true colours have the chance to shine through first. 

But what do I know? 

I’m just a Philosophical Horse.